Men's Giant Slalom - Alpine FIS Ski World Championships

Clive Mason

Ted Ligety of the United States of America celebrates at the medal ceremony after winning gold in the Men's Giant Slalom during the Alpine FIS Ski World Championships on February 15, 2013 in Schladming, Austria.

Ted Ligety of the United States of America celebrates at the medal ceremony after winning gold in the Men's Giant Slalom during the Alpine FIS Ski World Championships on February 15, 2013 in Schladming, Austria.

Men's Giant Slalom - Alpine FIS Ski World Championships

Clive Mason

Ted Ligety of the United States of America celebrates at the medal ceremony after winning gold in the Men's Giant Slalom during the Alpine FIS Ski World Championships on February 15, 2013 in Schladming, Austria.

Ted Ligety of the United States of America celebrates at the medal ceremony after winning gold in the Men's Giant Slalom during the Alpine FIS Ski World Championships on February 15, 2013 in Schladming, Austria.

Men's Giant Slalom - Alpine FIS Ski World Championships

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Ted Ligety of the United States of America celebrates with his gold medals for winning the Men's Giant Slalom, Men's Super Combined and Men's Super G events following the Men's Giant Slalom during the Alpine FIS Ski World Championships on February 15, 2013 in Schladming, Austria.

Ted Ligety of the United States of America celebrates with his gold medals for winning the Men's Giant Slalom, Men's Super Combined and Men's Super G events following the Men's Giant Slalom during the Alpine FIS Ski World Championships on February 15, 2013 in Schladming, Austria.

Men's Giant Slalom - Alpine FIS Ski World Championships

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Ted Ligety of the United States of America celebrates with his gold medals for winning the Men's Giant Slalom, Men's Super Combined and Men's Super G events following the Men's Giant Slalom during the Alpine FIS Ski World Championships on February 15, 2013 in Schladming, Austria.

Ted Ligety of the United States of America celebrates with his gold medals for winning the Men's Giant Slalom, Men's Super Combined and Men's Super G events following the Men's Giant Slalom during the Alpine FIS Ski World Championships on February 15, 2013 in Schladming, Austria.

Men's Giant Slalom - Alpine FIS Ski World Championships

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Ted Ligety of the United States of America celebrates with his gold medals for winning the Men's Giant Slalom, Men's Super Combined and Men's Super G events following the Men's Giant Slalom during the Alpine FIS Ski World Championships on February 15, 2013 in Schladming, Austria.

Ted Ligety of the United States of America celebrates with his gold medals for winning the Men's Giant Slalom, Men's Super Combined and Men's Super G events following the Men's Giant Slalom during the Alpine FIS Ski World Championships on February 15, 2013 in Schladming, Austria.

Men's Giant Slalom - Alpine FIS Ski World Championships

Alexander Hassenstein

Ted Ligety of the United States of America celebrates at the flower ceremony after winning the Men's Giant Slalom during the Alpine FIS Ski World Championships on February 15, 2013 in Schladming, Austria.

Ted Ligety of the United States of America celebrates at the flower ceremony after winning the Men's Giant Slalom during the Alpine FIS Ski World Championships on February 15, 2013 in Schladming, Austria.

Men's Giant Slalom - Alpine FIS Ski World Championships

Alexander Hassenstein

Ted Ligety of the United States of America celebrates at the flower ceremony after winning the Men's Giant Slalom during the Alpine FIS Ski World Championships on February 15, 2013 in Schladming, Austria.

Ted Ligety of the United States of America celebrates at the flower ceremony after winning the Men's Giant Slalom during the Alpine FIS Ski World Championships on February 15, 2013 in Schladming, Austria.

Men's Giant Slalom - Alpine FIS Ski World Championships

Alexander Hassenstein

Ted Ligety of the United States of America celebrates at the flower ceremony after winning the Men's Giant Slalom during the Alpine FIS Ski World Championships on February 15, 2013 in Schladming, Austria.

Ted Ligety of the United States of America celebrates at the flower ceremony after winning the Men's Giant Slalom during the Alpine FIS Ski World Championships on February 15, 2013 in Schladming, Austria.

Men's Giant Slalom - Alpine FIS Ski World Championships

Alexander Hassenstein

Marcel Hirscher of Austria reacts in the finish area after skiing on his way to finishing second in the Men's Giant Slalom during the Alpine FIS Ski World Championships on February 15, 2013 in Schladming, Austria.

Marcel Hirscher of Austria reacts in the finish area after skiing on his way to finishing second in the Men's Giant Slalom during the Alpine FIS Ski World Championships on February 15, 2013 in Schladming, Austria.

Men's Giant Slalom - Alpine FIS Ski World Championships

Alexander Hassenstein

Marcel Hirscher of Austria reacts in the finish area after skiing on his way to finishing second in the Men's Giant Slalom during the Alpine FIS Ski World Championships on February 15, 2013 in Schladming, Austria.

Marcel Hirscher of Austria reacts in the finish area after skiing on his way to finishing second in the Men's Giant Slalom during the Alpine FIS Ski World Championships on February 15, 2013 in Schladming, Austria.